Quotation by

Aristotle

Men create gods after their own image, not only with regard to their form but with regard to their mode of life.

Life

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

People imagine gods to look and behave like themselves, reflecting human physical traits and daily habits. This means that the way humans live and think shapes how they picture divine beings.

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